Kelvin Momo's album Ntsako has clinched the Best Amapiano Album award at the 31st South African Music Awards. The event is currently underway at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg.
The 31st Annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are being held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg, and are being broadcast live on SABC 1. Kelvin Momo's album Ntsako has been awarded the Best Amapiano Album, earning praise as a highlight of the evening. The official SAMAs Twitter account celebrated the win, stating: "The Log Drum King has been crowned! Congratulations to Kelvin Momo – Ntsako for the Best Amapiano Album!" with hashtags #SAMA31, #SAMAFlowers, #Amapiano, and #PianoToTheWorld.
Other notable wins include Thandiswa Mazwai's Sankofa for Best Engineered Album, Melanie Scholtz's Seven for Best Adult Contemporary Album, and 25K's Loyal to the Plug for Best Hip Hop Album. The awards feature 25 categories, such as Best Afro Pop Album, Best Jazz Album, and Best Collaboration.
RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi emphasized the deeper significance of the SAMAs, noting that they represent "not just about trophies but legacy, impact, and stories the nation is told through music." This year's event underscores the growing global influence of South African genres like Amapiano.
